16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szmulewitz, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Szmulewitz?
Dr. Russell Szmulewitz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Szmulewitz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Urologic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Szmulewitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Szmulewitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Szmulewitz board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Russell Szmulewitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Szmulewitz speak?
Dr. Szmulewitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Szmulewitz typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Szmulewitz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Szmulewitz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Szmulewitz typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Szmulewitz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Szmulewitz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Does Dr. Szmulewitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Szmulewitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szmulewitz accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Szmulewitz in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szmulewitz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Szmulewitz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Szmulewitz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Szmulewitz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szmulewitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508029703.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szmulewitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szmulewitz